Olmstead is best described as which concept?

• A. Exploratory search involving touch to gain information
• B. Katz
• C. Search
• D. REP

Answer: (A)

Olmstead captures the idea of exploring information through active, hands-on interaction to learn what’s available. It centers on exploratory search, where the user isn’t just issuing a simple query and receiving results, but uses touch and tactile feedback to probe, manipulate, and reveal information as they build understanding. This makes it the best fit because the concept emphasizes discovery and sense-making through direct physical interaction, which is distinct from a generic search or from another theorist’s name. The other options don’t convey that hands-on, tactile exploratory aspect.